That stubborn belly fat isn’t harmless. Doctors explain how it weakens abdominal muscles, increasing the risk of hernia. Follow these tips to reduce belly fat.

Weak muscles and abdominal fat are a dangerous combination for older people who have difficulty walking. A study conducted by researchers at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) in the state ...

Your abdominal muscles surround your trunk between the rib cage and pelvis and keep your abdominal organs safe. Your core abdominal muscles also support your trunk and allow movements while keeping ...

A study conducted at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) in Brazil suggests that early detection of functional decline – the dwindling capacity to perform everyday tasks independently – is ...

When you hear the term strong core, chances are your mind paints a visual of someone you know—be it a celebrity famous for their six-pack (*cough* Jada Pinkett Smith) or that superhero chick on ...

Building a strong core is no walk in the park, but if you’re ready to spice up your abs workouts, you’ve come to the right place. Training your entire midsection is worth the time to keep your core ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Experts on why it's so hard to get six-pack abs, particularly for women, and why it's not the only sign of a strong core. (Photo: ...

You’ve probably seen it all over your feeds: Fitness pros and physical therapists talking about “training the deep core.” But unlike crunches or Russian twists, these exercises don’t come with a pump ...